A new law in Indiana aims to protect kids from the potential harm of social media. The law, which takes effect this week, requires parental consent for any user under 16 years old. State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) co-authored House Enrolled Act 1408, which limits features like algorithm-based recommendations and unrestricted messaging for kids.
Protecting Kids Online
State leaders urge parents to review account settings and talk to their kids about online habits. The Indiana Department of Education offers free internet safety resources for families at inlearninglab.com. The law also holds social media platforms accountable for ignoring these protections, violating Indiana’s consumer protection law.
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